Is it Spring Yet? Our Favorite Decor Trends for Spring

Black + White 

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Black and white is a major trend happening in interiors right now. It is such a classic color combination and it allows you to have endless possibilities for accent colors. Whether you want to feminize it with pops of pink, or go bold with pops or orange, there is no end to how you can alter this trend to fit your personal style. A good ting to keep in mind is to try and use more white than black in your design so you don't darken your space too much. 

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Large Scale Prints

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Large scale patterns and prints are another big trend going on in home decor this Spring. Gone are the days of teeny tiny patterns that you have to squint to be able make out what they are. Bold is beautiful for interiors and that is apparent in this trend. Area rugs, curtains, wallpaper, and throw pillows are all good examples of where you can incorporate these large scale patterns.

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Pastels 

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Finally, pastels are another fun trend happening in interiors this Spring. Pastels are great because they can be very versatile in what you can pair them with. Whether you choose pastels for your front door paint color, or in your artwork like these examples show, it is hard to mess it up. Pastels can be beautiful when paired with crisp whites or even deep, rich hues as well. 

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Fashion Week Follow-up - Fashion Trends that Incorporate with Decor

With Mercedes Benz Fashion Week just wrapping up, it got us thinking about how some fashion trends cross over into home decor. While they just presented Fall 2016 last week, lets take a look back at Spring 2016 since that is what we are currently seeing on the shelves. Here are three trends we saw on the Spring 2016 runways that are happening in home decor as well!

70’s Inspired  

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70’s inspired looks were seen all over the Spring 2016 runways. Rebecca Minkoff and Alberta Ferratti were two designers who were influenced by this decade for their Spring lines. This trend is without a doubt going on in home decor as well. Retro inspired pieces can be seen all over sites like West Elm and Crate and Barrel among many others.

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Fringe

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Fringe is one of those embellishments that will always be in style in different forms. There is something so classic about fringe in home decor as well as in fashion. Derek Lam and Diane Von Furstenberg both had looks that featured fringe in their Spring 2016 shows along with many other featured designers.

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Bold Orange Hues

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Countless designers featured bold orange hues in their Spring lines. Altuzarra and Veronica Beard both showed pieces in this in-your-face color. Bold orange hues are huge in home decor right now as well. Although it can be a very delicate balance, when done right, orange can be stunning in home decor. It looks especially beautiful when used as an accent color and paired with its compliment, blue. 

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How to Beat Cabin Fever - Decor DIY Projects

Give an Old Piece New Life with Glossy White Spray Paint 

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This is a great DIY trick for those thrift store finds, or older pieces in your home that need some freshening up. To achieve the look in these pictures all you need is one coat of spray primer and two coats of white glossy Rustoleum spray paint. It will give your piece the look of being ceramic even if it isn't. 

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Make a Designer Boot Tray 

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Tis the season for wet and muddy boots being tracked into your freshly cleaned home. Solution? Make your own designer looking boot tray! All you need is a tray, and a few bags of river rocks. Make sure you get a tray with a tall enough lip so the rocks wont spill out. Just pour the rocks into the tray and voila, you have got yourself a cute, functional tray to leave your boots on when you walk in the door.

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Update Outdated Brass Fixtures

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Here is another easy DIY using Rustoleum. Are you wanting to replace your outdated brass fixtures but don't have room in the budget to do so? Just pick up a can of Oil Rubbed Bronze Rustoleum and paint them yourself! Here are some before and afters from people who have done just that!

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How to Warm up your Space on the Cheap

Use “Warm” Lighting 

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If the only lighting you have in a room is an overhead light, it can make the space feel a bit cold. Adding warmer lighting with table/floor lamps, or wall sconces will instantly make your space seem warmer. This time of year, we all want our homes to feel as cozy and welcoming as possible, and adding warmer lighting will do just that!

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Add Area Rugs

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There is nothing worse than being cozied up on your warm couch under a blanket, then stepping down onto a cold floor. This problem has an easy fix, just add an area rug. Area rugs create warmth in a space by adding softness, color, and texture. An area rug will not only make your room appear to to be warmer, but also help to hold in the actual heat of the room.

Bring the Outdoors In

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Finally, bring the outside in by using flowers or plants with your other decor. It is so nice to have the feeling of life inside your home during these cold months. It will wa rm up your space by reminding you of warmer months. Orchids are a good example of a great flower to keep in your home all year long, they are very easy to care for and can also add great color to your space.

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In Honor of Valentines Day: Our Favorite Red and Pink Decor Pieces

With Valentines Day right around the corner, we find ourselves reminiscing over past projects where we have been able to have fun incorporating reds and pinks into our designs. We have the pleasure of working with Sorority houses across the country which allows us to work with these fun colors more than the average decorators (especially pink!) So we thought we would share some of our favorites in honor of this fun holiday.

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2016 Home Goals: How to Stage a House for Selling

Declutter 

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One of the most important steps of staging your home to sell is to declutter as much as you can. When you reduce the amount of clutter in your home, it automatically makes the space feel cleaner and larger. It also gives the potential buyers the opportunity to see beyond your things and picture what they would bring in themselves.  

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Increase the Amount of Lighting 

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We really cannot say enough about the importance of lighting in your home. The more lighting you can add, the more warm and inviting your home will feel. Overhead lighting is always great to have, but when you add accent lighting, in the form of lamps or sconces for example, that is where you can create the warm feel. Another easy fix is to increase the wattage in your lamps and fixtures to the max amount each will allow. 

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Paint Rooms the Same Color as Adjacent Rooms

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Another good staging tip is to paint any adjacent rooms in the same color. In other words, if you are standing in one room, and can see another room, it should be painted in the same color. This will create the illusion of being one large space instead of a bunch of chopped up rooms. This is a good rule to follow in general, not just for staging purposes.

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Minimize Personal Items

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One of the most widely known staging tips is to reduce the amount of visible personal items in your home. Family photos, fridge calendars, jackets hanging in view, shoes by the front door, and bills laying around are all examples of personal items that should be put away for staging. It is difficult for a potential buyer to envision themselves living in the home if it is covered in these types of items.

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2016 Home Goals: How to Use Heirlooms and Antiques with Newer Pieces

Minor Tweaks 

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Sometimes all your antique needs is some minor changes in order to work with your home’s decor. Something as simple as painting and distressing an antique dresser can give it just the look you want. You can also repurpose old pieces and turn them into something more useful for your home. This is also nice because it can be done again and again as your other decor changes.

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Reupholster / Refinish  

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Another way to incorporate your heirlooms and antiques into your space is to reupholster or refinish the pieces. It is amazing how big of a difference these changes can make. If you have a great piece, and you like its shape and size, it is definitely worth holding onto until you can decide your plan for it. Whether it be refinishing a dining table, or reupholstering an old chair, you will be glad to get new life out of it, especially if it holds sentimental value.

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Group Old with New

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These photos show some great examples of how you can mix your heirlooms and antiques in with your newer decor in a way that makes sense. The mixing of old and new will create an interesting statement and people will be drawn to it more than a group of similar items. Variety is definitely your friend when it comes to accessorizing. 

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